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Honoring the great athletes from Cambria County.

Larry Walton

Football, Class of 1973

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Larry Walton – Detroit Lions WR 1974
Larry Walton Topps Football Card
Larry Walton, Arizona State University
Larry Walton, Detroit Lions

Accomplishments

  • Johnstown High standout starred in football, basketball and track.
  • Junior college All-American at Trinidad State College in Colorado.
  • Transferred to Arizona State University and played under Coach Frank Kush.
  • Selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1969 NFL draft.
  • Played for the Lions as a wide receiver until 1977.
  • Spent 1978 season with the Buffalo Bills.
  • Career NFL statistics in eight seasons include 173 receptions for 2,689 yards and 27 touchdowns.
  •   Completed 2 of 3 career passes, including a touchdown pass in 1969.
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Classes

  • 1965
  • 1967
  • 1969
  • 1971
  • 1973
  • 1975
  • 1978
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Fast Facts

First Banquet: 1965
First Chairman: Richard Mayer
First Banquet Location: Cambria County War Memorial Arena
Number of Banquets: 22 through 2024
Total Inductees: 155
Female Inductees: 23
Male Inductees: 132
Largest Class: 18 in 1965
Most Inductees: Football (49)
2024 Chairman: Bruce Haselrig
2024 Master of Ceremonies: Tim Rigby
2024 Banquet Location: 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial

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